[Long] English Only at the Workplace

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Updated: 2026.04.01

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[Long] English Only at the Workplace

[긴 지문] 영어가 회사의 공식 언어가 된 날

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Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever worked or studied in an English-only environment? How did you adapt?

영어만 사용하는 환경에서 일하거나 공부해 본 적이 있나요? 어떻게 적응하셨나요?

How comfortable are you with simplifying your language to improve clarity?

명확성을 높이기 위해 자신의 표현을 단순화하는 것에 얼마나 편안함을 느끼시나요?

Do you think fluency or substance matters more in professional communication? Why?

업무 커뮤니케이션에서는 유창함과 내용 중 무엇이 더 중요하다고 보시나요? 왜 그렇게 생각하시나요?

In your view, does forcing a common language improve or hinder productivity?

공통 언어를 강제하는 것이 생산성을 높인다고 보시나요, 아니면 오히려 저해한다고 생각하시나요?

To what extent should companies prioritize global communication over local efficiency?

기업은 글로벌 커뮤니케이션과 지역 효율성 중 어느 쪽을 더 우선시해야 한다고 보시나요?

How can organizations better support employees during language transitions?

조직은 언어 전환 과정에서 직원들을 어떻게 더 잘 지원할 수 있다고 보시나요?

Ultimately, what defines effective communication in a multilingual workplace?

결국 다국어 환경에서 효과적인 커뮤니케이션을 결정하는 핵심 요소는 무엇이라고 보시나요?

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Expressions

instinctively

in a way that is based on natural behavior or a natural reaction, without thinking

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She instinctively knew something was wrong when her name was called.

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The cat instinctively sought shelter during the sudden rainstorm.

hum

a continuous low sound, often a sign of activity or normal operation

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The comfortable hum of the server room was suddenly interrupted by a loud alarm.

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The office had a lively hum of conversation and keyboard clicks.

gridlock

a situation where movement or progress is impossible, especially due to a blockage

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The negotiation reached a legislative gridlock, preventing any new laws from being passed.

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We were stuck in morning traffic gridlock for over an hour.

nuance

a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, or feeling

Ví dụ

A translator must understand every cultural nuance to accurately convey the message.

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The artist used subtle shades to capture the nuance of the sunset's colors.

jargon

special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand

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Try to avoid technical jargon when explaining the project to the client.

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The training session was dense with corporate jargon that new hires found confusing.

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